species 22,389 observations

Moss Phlox

Phlox subulata

Field notes

Supports All

52 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Ornate Hydriris Moth, Olive Arches Moth 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Serpentine Leaf Miner 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, Nessus Sphinx, Greater Bee Fly, Snowberry Clearwing 49

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: High
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Erosion Fire Pollution Poor soil Salt
Habit: Creeping Dense Horizontal Prostrate Spreading
Plant type: Wildflower Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.